Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school. Its 800 pupils, aged 11-18, are accommodated in 15 boarding houses, taught by more than 20 academic departments, and participate in numerous co-curricular including sports, music, and drama. The academic programme is supported by business units responsible for marketing, estates, finance, human resources, IT, catering, cleaning, health and safety, and the Schools trading subsidiary. The School employs more than 600 staff.

Job Purpose

Alongside the housemaster/mistress to assist in the pastoral care, health care and general well-being of pupils in the boarding house. Ensure required customer service standards within the boarding house are met by other school wide service departments.

Your accountabilities
Safeguarding
Pastoral care
Health Care Duties
House Management Duties
Regulatory Compliance:

General Duties
Actively supervise the house/pupils when acting as the lead adult.
To ensure there is an effective handover when matron responsibilities for the house are transferred during the day/week.
To ensure effective handover of information at the end of the working day to assist the housemaster/mistress and/or deputy housemaster/mistress and/or tutor in their management of the house/pupils.
To attend training and professional development courses as appropriate.
To support the housemaster/mistress with house administration.
To act as the House Fire Officer in the absence of the housemaster/mistress and deputy housemaster/mistress and to manage the Fire Evacuation of the building, as set out in the Schools Fire Safety Policy.
To monitor access for visitors including contractors to the house.
To assist in the organisation of house events as directed by the housemaster/mistress
To attend house social events (which may be out of normal working hours) as directed by the housemaster/mistress
To liaise with the Matron Manager and Assistant Head of Pastoral on any matters relating to the discharge of a matrons responsibilities.
To undertake any reasonable request from the housemaster/mistress, Matron Manager or Assistant Head Pastoral.

We have variable hours available as follows:

6 days, 37 hours per week, worked Mon-Saturday. Start and finish times vary between 7.30am - 7pm
3 days, 18 hours per week, worked on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Start and finish times vary between 7.30am - 7pm

Person specification

The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification, and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement of education to secondary level(Essential)
Hold a UK driving licence and, preferably, their own car. (Desirable)
Practice Certificate within Boarding standards / Child Care or equivalent.(Desirable)
Experience providing residential care.(Desirable)
First Aid qualification (Desirable)
ELSA (Desirable)
MHFA(Desirable)

Skills and experience
Strong administration skills (Essential)
Able to communicate on many levels in a variety of ways (Essential)
Active listening and observational skills (Essential)
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Essential)
Previous experience of boarding schools (Desirable)
Experience of dealing with young people (Essential)
Confident in delivering pastoral activities to groups and individuals (Desirable)
Ability to multi-task (Essential)

Benefits

50% Contribution towards premiums for the Schools private health scheme
Discount on School fees
Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
Westfield healthcare
Westfield Rewards which give discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
In house Occupational Health Service
Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
Free staff lunches during term-time
Free annual Flu vaccinations
Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
Cycle to Work scheme
Recognised as a Disability Confident employer
Recognised as a Mindful employer

Safeguarding and Child Protection
The post-holders responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Safeguarding (child protection) Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School they must report any concerns to the Schools Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or to the Headmaster.

Closing date: 6th February 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications.

Location: Uppingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time
Salary: £11,012.77 - £21,475.02 per annum

You may also have experience in the following: Health care, Nursing, School Nurse, House matron, Boarding House Matron, Boarding School, Independent School, Pastoral Care.

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